And so it begins

TROY, NY (11/17/2010)– The New York State Rifle and
Pistol Association would like to offer consulting services to
Attorney General-elect Eric Schneiderman to help guide him as he
prepares to take over from departing AG/Governor-elect Andrew Cuomo. NYSRPA notes the conspicuous absence of anyone with a legal background or practical experience dealing with firearms issues on his transition team. In light of the historical Supreme Court decisions affirming that the 2nd Amendment is a specifically enumerated civil right, NYSRPA feels it is important that this area of social justice not be overlooked. As the nation’s oldest civil rights organization, NYSRPA is ready to aid Schneiderman in any area of firearms policy, legislation or jurisprudence.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

The above press release was resently sent to all media outlets by the New York State Rifle & Pistol Association. Upon reading you would probably ask why is a pro gun organization offering to help an anti gun Attorney General elect? The offer was proffered because there are at least two high ranking past officers of anti gun organizations playing a prominent roll on the AG’s Transition Team and despite protests to the contrary there are no pro gun advocates involved. Obviously the AG has forgotten that Upstate New York has a rich history in gun ownership, hunting and self defense and we feel it is necessary to have someone advocating our position.

I hope the AG hasn’t forgotten our discussions on fairness and inclusion.
TK

An honorable gesture, Tom, but if I were you, I wouldn’t hold my breath.
Schneiderman’s made it clear that he has an agenda re: guns, and I don’t think he’ll do anything that causes it to be questioned or derailed.

More special interest nonsense. The transition team doesn’t need a representative from every special interest group lobbying the newly elected official behind closed doors.

Maybe there should be someone on the transition team familar with gun control as well, just to make sure everything’s “fair and balanced.” And while we’re at it, let’s not forget the representatives for the 1st 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th amendments as well. Oh, and all the otehr amendments as well should have their own representative on the transition team…

Or maybe we can let the candidates exercise the judgement the electorate has put their faith in.

When NYSCC met with Spitzer, you labeled them anti-gun. “NYSRPA Offers to Aid Attorney General-Elect Schneiderman” is he looking for help? Start the betting squares.
My copy of the Second Amendment does not have a little copyright “NYSRPA” symbol on it.

Our resources are not unlimited. Our efforts could be spent on advancing gun rights, not on controlling, branding and excluding people.
Rose Henry – 11/03/10